Discharge & Care Coordination Social Worker

AdventHealth; La Grange (IL); On-site; USD 74,214,000 - 150,492,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off from Day One

403-B Retirement Plan

Parental Leave

Career Development

Well-being Resources

Mental Health Resources

Pet Benefits

Job summary

UChicago Medicine AdventHealth in La Grange, IL, is seeking a Part-time Care Management Social Worker. The role focuses on discharge planning, post-acute coordination, and family education within a multidisciplinary team.

Experience in hospital social work and care management is preferred; an LCSW or equivalent licensure is required. The position supports whole-person care, with benefits beginning Day One, and a schedule of 8-hour day shifts with shared weekend coverage.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work required.
• 2+ care management experience preferred; 2+ social work experience required.
• LSW or LCSW licensure required; ACM/CCM preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides grief counseling, crisis intervention, and discharge planning support.
• Reviews records and integrates clinical, social and financial factors into care transitions.
• Develops discharge plans and coordinates post-acute care and community resources.
• Communicates with post-acute services to ensure continuity of care and complete medical records.
• Participates in multidisciplinary rounds to optimize patient care and discharge timing.
• Educates patients and families about illness impacts and available resources; supports patient empowerment.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Negotiation skills

Critical thinking

Psychosocial assessment

Customer service

Cultural competence

Organizational skills

Outlook proficiency

EMR knowledge

Adaptability

Leadership

Data analysis

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

Tools

Outlook

Electronic Medical Records

Job description

UChicago Medicine AdventHealth in La Grange, IL, is seeking a Part-time Care Management Social Worker. The role focuses on discharge planning, post-acute coordination, and family education within a multidisciplinary team.

Experience in hospital social work and care management is preferred; an LCSW or equivalent licensure is required. The position supports whole-person care, with benefits beginning Day One, and a schedule of 8-hour day shifts with shared weekend coverage.